The
principal aim of the course is to enable currently practising engineers and
scientists to renew their professional qualifications in response to rapid
changes in telecommunications and associated computer technology. It is also
intended to permit recent graduates, usually from other universities, to
enhance their first qualification with studies in telecommunications
engineering to improve their prospects in this area of sustained employment
growth.
The course will permit mature students to select units which suit their
personal and professional needs as they develop from time to time and in so
doing to accumulate credit towards awards on a flexible timetable. Single-unit
enrolment is provided for and credit will be given for appropriate work
experience.
The course provides a mix of units permitting students to develop an
understanding of the interaction of the various layers of modern
telecommunication systems. All units in the course use case studies and
exercises to build understanding of the concepts and theoretical principles. In
particular, they will develop an understanding of specification, selection,
performance, commissioning and operation of telecommunication systems.
The course will develop self-study techniques and provide a framework for
continuing professional development.
The
normal entry requirement is a degree in a discipline that provides a suitable
basis for the course, including electrical, electronic, computer systems or
communications engineering.
Applicants with a degree or diploma in a discipline not directly related to the
course will be considered if they have relevant experience in computer systems
or communications engineering.
Applicants without degree or diploma qualifications may also be admitted on the
basis of work experience subject to the approval of the faculty's admissions
committee. The level of work experience required would be at least five years
in a position carrying significant technical responsibility in an area relevant
to the course. The number of places available to applicants in this category is
limited and entry will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
Advanced standing in the program is available to applicants who hold a suitable postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience. Credit may not be claimed for units completed as part of a Monash Bachelor of Engineering degree in the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering.
The postgraduate diploma requires the completion of units totalling 48 credit points, of which units totalling at least 36 credit points must be drawn from group 1 units, and up to 12 credit points from group 2 units currently approved for the Master of Telecommunication Engineering course, and units totalling up to 12 credit points which may be taken from any postgraduate program of the university, as approved by the course director.
The minimum length of the course is two semesters full-time, or the equivalent part-time, post three-year degree. As the course is intended to be a professional development program, there is no maximum duration for completion of studies.
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